Mend & Remake: Mardi Gras Edition

Sequins optional. Creativity essential.

Join us for a special Mardi Gras edition of Mend & Remake, where we turn old clothes and leftover materials into bold, joyful, very-you creations.

This workshop is about reuse, play, and self-expression. Instead of buying new, we show you how to transform what you already have into something fabulous. Think colour, texture, drama, and a little bit of chaos, in the best way.

Two ways to take part

1. Make a Mardi Gras costume
We will demonstrate three fun costume ideas using reused garments and materials. You can follow along, remix the ideas, or go completely off-script.

2. Mend and repair like a regular session
Not into costumes? No problem. Use this session like a regular Mend & Remake and work on repairing everyday clothing.

Who its for

All skill levels are welcome. Absolute beginners, confident sewists, hot glue enthusiasts, and curious experimenters.

What to bring

Bring clothes or materials you are ready to cut, stitch, layer, or reinvent.

Come make something loud, joyful, and reused, together.

Who you will learn with

Lise, Sarah, Chiara and Kit co-facilitate the workshops and bring a wide range of practical skills and community expertise. Lise holds qualifications in visual arts, fashion, and sustainability, and Sarah is a self-taught sewer and sustainable fashion advocate with strong skills in garment repair and upcycling. Chiara, founder of Mend & Remake, leads coordination and brings extensive hands-on sewing experience, tools, and repair knowledge, while Kit supports facilitation, welcomes participants, and shares skills in creative repurposing and community building. Together, they combine technical making skills with a shared commitment to waste reduction, social justice, and ethical fashion.

Support Mend & Remake

Mend & Remake is a free, community-run program. Donations help cover the real costs of running the workshops.

• Donate funds: Optional cash donation when registering.
• Donate in kind: Fabric, tools, and sewing materials.
• Volunteer: Sewists, organisers, and helpers welcome.

To volunteer or donate in kind, contact info@transitionbondi.org.

Supported by Waverley Council Our Local Community Fund.

Location

Waverley Library
32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Workshop Health & Safety

• Closed-toe shoes must be worn

• Secure long hair & loose clothing

• Use sewing machines & sharp tools safely

• Keep workspace tidy & walkways clear

• Disclose allergies to facilitator

• Ask for help if unsure

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